Imagine, truly and deeply, that you were the only user on here, and that this forum was a Slowloris style attack on you, tailored for you, by AI, to keep you coming back, the AI watching you all day, and unavoidable (e.g., with VPN, ad blockers, etc.). No other humans around; just you and a simulated experience.
I just described the future of the Internet.
Question, would there be more shills? or less shills? would it remain the same?
A shill in this regard someone who is against the obvious information.
It depends on your preference. If you call one of the AI characters a shill, it might call you one back, and similar such simulacra might materialize to fill any perceived market gaps in your endocrine economy.
Odd perspective to attempt to hold and project.
Anyone devoid of enough mentality to recognize which issues matter vs those that do not, are already in peril.
I agree. It's also nearly impossible to tell who is genuinely concerned and who is messing with you. We all need less internet and more IRL interaction in our communities, even if it just means chatting with randos in a local coffee shop or whatever other social-esque place you frequent.
Not convinced, there are topics of concern, then there is water cooler banter.
I feel that if the only thing produced is banter then it is clear they are a 'detractor'
Being a part of the community is a great idea if you are in a community that needs help, or is doing something you align to.